Tagging himself as a “green crusader”, Bollywood’s bhidu Jackie Shroff has shared that plants have taught him patience and kept him grounded.
Asked how gardening or being close to nature impacted his mental and emotional well-being over the years, Jackie told: “Being called a 'Plant Zaddy' is a badge of honour. Plants have taught me patience and kept me grounded.”
“Plants make you a better person, bhidu. That's powerful, boss. My kids and I, we all share the same love for plants, and that's the best thing,” said the actor, who is the brand ambassador for Ugaoo, a gardening company.
Talking about where his passion for plants stems from, he said: “I've been a green crusader for years, with plants around me and mitti on my hands. I walk into events with a sapling as my plus one.”
He now supports going organic as possible.